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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,054.76, 374,822.94 and 156,345.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,054.76, 374,822.94 and 156,345.32 is: 234,355.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,054.76 : 374,822.94 = 156,345.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,054.76/374,822.94 = 156,345.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,054.76x = 374,822.94 × 156,345.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,054.76x = 58,601,812,497.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,601,812,497.64/250,054.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,355.92

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